SHANK - Roast, Stew or Ground Meat ROUND - Steak RUMP - Roast, Stew or Ground Meat af a A LOIN - Sirloin Cc- A FLANK - | b or Ground LOIN =- Chops 7 RIBS - Stew \ or Roast i RIBS - Roast or Sr. « S = — BRISKET - it Stew % ] SHOULDER of CHUCK - KNUCKLE - Roast or Steai Roast d SHANK - Stew ( {nN 3 N Preh) ‘ ¥ - NECK - Roast (Young Stew or Ground Meat Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha:a brief review, by Shane Walker Childhood is often a world of extremes, with one moment of pure happiness almost immediately followed by one moment of pure distress; it is often a world of paradoxes and enigmas, a world of tragedies and delights. It is never as simple or as idealistic as it is often remembered, but, rather, it is a world dictated by the forces of utmost clarity and constant confusion, where more than oftentimes the rules, restric- tions, and ridiculousness of adults are forced upon the freedoms of children (with the explanation that it is for their own protection). When I think of my childhood, the images and memories I recall are almost always indistinct and incomprehensible; there are places, and faces, and occa- sions, and events, but somehow most are lost, or at least indistinguishable, in the nebula that passes for my memory. I have no conceivable idea why this is, or if it is a characteristic peculiar to me (which I hope it isn’t), but I have to tell myself it is for my own protection. It is a coincidence, I suppose, that the Words Are Not Objects or Feelings or Events D by Lynn Mockler On the heels of a successful Fringe Festival, Vancouver theatres will present an eclectic mix of classic and modern work in their autumn season. Two plays which open this month are of interest to all students, but especially the opening work of the Vancouver Playhouse’s ’94 - ’95 season — American playwright David Mamet’s Oleanna. Mamet’s play is a two-hander (two person) set at a contempo- rary university, and it examines the workings of power, censorship, and abuse through the relationship between a professor and a female student. Oleanna ex- poses the issues of political correctness and sexual harassment; it is a short, terse, tense, and provocative play that is certain to cause strong emotional and intellec- tual responses from the audience. The Playhouse production includes a ‘talkback’ session after each show, so that the audience can exchange their responses with the cast and each other. The production runs from October 8 to November 5, and student tickets are rather expensive at $18; there is, however, a pay-what-you-can matinee on Saturday, October 15 at 2pm. Hitting a completely different note is the production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot at UBC’s Dorothy Somerset Studio. First produced in English in 1955, this play radically changed the course of theatre, and it is pretty much a classic now. But contained within the play’s simple plot — two tramps wait for Godot — is a brilliant comment on the absurd nature of human existence. This is metaphysics made visible and understandable, made funny and intense, and Beckett’s play is still powerful drama. Waiting for Godot runs October 5 to 8; tick- ets are $7 and can be reserved by calling 822-2678. Another play that I recommend is at Langara College’s Studio 58. They will begin their season with a production of !rish playwright J.M. Synge’s 1907 play, The Playboy of the Western World. It tells the story of a small Irish village visited by the inadequate Christy Mahon, a man claiming to have killed his father> It is a bittersweet tale of these peasants’ need for heroes in their stagnant and depressing lives, and their subsequent disillusionment with the braggart Christy when his father shows up with only a flesh wound. Synge lived among the Irish peasants for a period, and his ear for their language and eye for the details of their lifestyle are obvious. The Playboy of the Western World is always charming and is wildly funny at times, but it is ultimately sad. We recognize the loneliness, boredom, and re- pressed imaginations that makes a hero of Christy Mahon, and we must think of our own ironic hero-making and hero worship. The production runs from October 5 to 23, with 2 for 1 previews on Wednesday, October 5 and Thursday, October 6. = all 323-5227 for ticket information. volved. first assignment for my Intro Photogra- phy class, and the book I was reading at the time (Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, by Roddy Doyle), both dealt with child- hood: the former on the landscape of my particular childhood, and the latter on the particular childhood landscape of Patrick Clarke (Paddy). It is strange, in a sense, that the two should coinci- dentally conspire to cause me to reflect on distant, hazy memories which rarely surface to the uppermost levels of my consciousness. I found Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Hato be intense, funny, sad, alive, and dark. Doyle manages to perfectly capture the complexities which define childhood, and through Paddy’s eyes and with his thoughts and ‘voice’, the reader is able to return to the beautiful, cruel, dreaded, constantly alive world of childhood. I think that when you read this novel, it will evoke in you a very _ wide range of emotions: one moment you'll be laughing, one moment you'll be sad, one moment you'll be angry, and another you'll be nostalgically amused. I think that for each individual reader, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Hawill be a very unique reading experience, because, even though it will cause the reader to recall similar experiences, each of us has had a unique childhood. The assignment I was ambivalent about, but the book I could not put down. If you are familiar with (and liked) any of Doyle’s three previous books - The Commitments, The Snapper, and The Van, all of which comprise his Barrytown Trilogy, then you will un- doubtedly enjoy Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. If you are looking for a novel to read, one that is both intense and light, then I would highly recommend this one (and if you haven’t read the previous three, then I highly recommend those as well). Now, if my recommendation doesn’t convince you that you definitely should read this book, then maybe I should mention the fact that it won the 1993 Like his previous three novels, it is set in the fictional landscape of Barrytown, Ireland; it is, however, not directly connected to the three. The novel basically follows the life and adventures of Paddy Clarke (named after his father because he is the oldest boy), and, through his eyes, the lives of those with whom he is directly or indirectly in- ic by oro e eee : a brief review, by Shane Walker hildhood is often a world of extremes, ‘one moment of pure happiness almost immediately followed by one moment of pure distress; it is often a world of paradoxes and enigmas, a world of tragedies and delights. It is never as simple or as idealistic as it often remembered, but, rather, it is a world dictated by the forces of utmost clarity and constant confusion, where more than oftentimes the rules, restric- tions, and ridiculousness of adults are forced upon the freedoms of children (with the explanation that itis for their ‘own protection). When I think of my childhood, the images and memories I recall are almost always indistinct and incomprehensible; there are places, and faces, and occa- sions, and events, but somehow most are lost, or at least indistinguishable, in the nebula that passes for my memory. Thave no conceivable idea why this is, or if it is a characteristic peculiar to me (which I hope itisn’t), but I have to tell myself it is for my own protection. Itis a coincidence, I suppose, that the Words Are Not Objects or Feelings or Events by Lynn Mockler On the heels of a successful Fringe Festival, Vancouver theatres will present an eclectic mix of classic and modern work in their autumn season. Two plays Which open this month are of interest to all students, but especially the opening work of the Vancouver Playhouse’s '94 - "95 season — American playwright David Mamet's Oleanna. Mamet's play is a two-hander (two person) set at a contempo- rary university, and it examines the workings of power, censorship, and abuse through the relationship between a professor and a female student. Oleanna ex- poses the issues of political correctness and sexual harassment; it is a short, terse, tense, and provocative play that is certain to cause strong emotional and intelle. tual responses from the audience. The Playhouse production includes a ‘talkback’ session after each show, so that the audience can exchange their responses with the cast and each other. The production runs from October 8 to November 5, and student tickets are rather expensive at $18; there is, however, a pay-what-you matinee on Saturday, October 15 at 2pm. can ing a completely different note is the production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot at UBC’s Dorothy Somerset Studio. First produced in English in 1955, this play radically changed the course of theatre, and it is pretty much a classic now. But contained within the play’s simple plot — two tramps wait for Godot — is a brilliant comment on the absurd nature of human existence. This is metaphysics made visible and understandable, made funny and intense, and Beckett’s play is still powerful drama. Waiting for Godot runs October 5 to 8; tick- ets are $7 and can be reserved by calling 822-2678 Another play that I recommend is at Langara College’s Studio 58. They will their season with a production of Irish playwright J.M. Synge’s 1907 play, The Playboy of the Western World. It tells the story of a small Irish village visited by the inadequate Christy Mahon, a man claiming to have killed his father> Iti bittersweet tale of these peasants’ need for heroes in their stagnant and depre: lives, and their subsequent disillusionment with the braggart Christy when his father shows up with only a flesh wound. Synge lived among the Irish peasants for a period, and his ear for their language and eye for the details of their lifestyle are obvious. The Playboy of the Western World is always charming and is wildly funny at times, but itis ultimately sad. We recognize the loneliness, boredom, and re- pressed imaginations that makes a hero of Christy Mahon, and we must think of ‘our own ironic hero-making and hero worship. The production runs from October 5 to 23, with 2 for 1 previews on Wednesday, October 5 and Thursday, October 6. Call 323-5227 for ticket information. begi ing HEATRE, BOOKS & MAYBE OTHER THING first assignment for my Intro Photogra- phy class, and the book I was reading at the time (J » by Roddy Doyle), both dealt with child- hood: the former on the landscape of my particular childhood, and the latter on the particular childhood landscape of Patrick Clarke (Paddy). Itis strange, in a sense, that the two should coinci dentally conspire to cause me to reflect on distant, hazy memories which rarely surface to the uppermost levels of my consciousness. The assignment I was ambivalent about, but the book I could not put down. If you are familiar with (and liked) any of Doyle’s three previous books - The Commitments, The Snapper, and The Van, all of which comprise his Barrytown Trilogy, then you will un- doubtedly enjoy Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. Like his previous three novels, it is set in the fictional landscape of Barrytown, Ireland; it is, however, not directly connected to the three. The novel basically follows the life and adventures of Paddy Clarke (named after his father because he is the oldest boy), and, through his eyes, the lives of those with whom he is directly or indirectly in- volved. I found tobe intense, funny, sad, alive, and dark. Doyle manages to perfectly capture the complexities which define childhood, and through Paddy's eyes and with his thoughts and ‘voice’, the reader is able to return to the beautiful, cruel, dreaded, constantly alive world of childhood. I think that when you read this novel, it will evoke in you a very wide range of emotions: one moment you'll be laughing, one moment you'll be sad, one moment you'll be angry, and another you'll be nostalgically amused. I think that for each individual reader, will be a very unique reading experience, because, even though it will cause the reader to recall similar experiences, each of us has had a unique childhood. If you are looking for a novel to read, one that is both intense and light, then I would highly recommend this one (and if you haven’t read the previous three, then I highly recommend those as well). Now, if my recommendation doesn’t convince you that you definitely should read this book, then maybe I should mention the fact that it won the 1993